“During the starting maneuver, the paraglider caught a gust of wind and carried it straight into the forest between the trees. The wing caught on the tops of trees, the person then hung at a height of about 12 meters, the accident was reported without injury, “said the event spokeswoman Martina Götzová.
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According to her information, three members with a climbing specialization were also on site. In order to get to the paraglider, they connected several ladders, which they also thoroughly secured.
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Rescue of a paraglider in the Giant Mountains
Photo: Fire and Rescue Service of the Hradec Králové Region
“Using the rope technique, the climbers then secured from above, the person disconnected himself from the parachute and the secured person went down the ladder. The firefighters then climbed for the parachute itself and took it down, “added Götz, adding that no one was injured and the wing remained virtually undamaged.
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